Social

Dance
Table of contents Classification
of Social and
Ballroom
Introduction Dances
01 What is social dance?
02 1. Latin American
Dances 2. Modern
Standard Dances

Dance
Dances Positions
03 samples dances
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Reporte
rs:
Aira Mae A. Alising
Bhea Lorraine Gerunda
Breanna Suazo
Cristy A. Santillan
Ella Marie S. Manlimos
Joreden P. Bueno
Kerby Comendador
Renalyn M. Lopez
Rosaline Nellas
Shien Tel
Veah Mae Trajano
 01
Introducti
on
What is social dance?
Social and Ballroom Dance
Social dance is a Social and Ballroom
major category or
Dance
classification of dance forms
➢ Social dance is
or dance styles, where
synonymously referred to as
sociability and socializing are
ballroom dances.
the primary focuses of the
➢ Social dances are
dancing.
performed in social
gatherings in any given
Ballroom dance is a set of space.
partner dances, which are ➢ Ballroom dances are being
enjoyed both socially and in performed in formal social
competitively around the functions.
world, mostly because of its
performance and
Classification of Social and
Ballroom
1. Dances
Latin American Dances
➢ Latin Dances distinguish
themselves by the costumes worn
by performers.
➢ Revealing yet sexy, sophisticated
in nature, light weight costumes,
touchy, liveliest
2. Modern Standard Dances
➢ Modern Standard Dances on the
other hand wear formal, ankle
length gowns for females and coat
and tie for males.
 LATIN AMERICAN DANCES
Mamba
The Mamba is one of the most sensual and emotional Latin American ballroom dances.
Swaying hip movements, facial expressions, arm movements and holds all add to the
sensuality of the dance.

Mamba Characteristics
The feel of the mambo is based mostly on forward and backward movements. The basic
components of the dance include rock steps and side steps, with occasional points, kicks,
and flicks of the feet. Important to Mamba is the distinctive hip movement, hence the
unofficial meaning of the word "mamba" means to "shake it."

Mamba Action
Some say the mamba is a flirtatious, sensual dance, sometimes almost raunchy. Mamba
dancers appear quite passionate and seem to express that passion with the movements of
their hips. Exaggerated hip movements combined with long, flowing movements and sharp,
quick steps contribute to the sensuous feel of the mamba.
 LATIN AMERICAN DANCES
Cha-cha-cha
The cha-cha is a lively, flirtatious ballroom dance full of passion and energy. The classic
"Cuban motion" gives the cha-cha its style. Partners work together to synchronize each
movement in perfect alignment.
Cha-Cha Characteristics
The cha-cha is a vibrant, flamboyant and playful dance. The light and bubbly feel of the
cha-cha gives it a unique sense of fun. The cha-cha requires small steps and lots of hip
motion (Cuban motion), as it is danced in 4/4 time. The fourth beat is split into two, giving
it the characteristic rhythm of 2, 3, 4 and 1. Therefore, five steps are danced to four
beats. You may have heard it counted like, "One, two, cha-cha-cha."
Cha-Cha Action
To dance the cha-cha like a professional, dancers must master Cuban motion, a common
hip movement in Latin-style dancing. Cuban motion is a distinct way in which the hips
move up and down. The hip movements mainly come from alternately bending and
straightening the knees; as one knee bends (or straightens), the same hip drops (or
raises).
LATIN AMERICAN DANCES
Rumba
The rumba is considered by many to be the most romantic and sensual of all Latin
ballroom dances. It is often referred to as the "Grandfather of the Latin
dances" and its music has an insistent 4/4 beat. The ballroom version derives
from Cuban son.
Rumba Dance Characteristics
The Rumba is a very slow, serious, romantic dance that exudes flirtation between
the partners - good chemistry makes the movements even more impactful.
The dance is fun to watch, as many of its basic dance figures of the dance
have a teasing theme in which the lady flirts with and then rejects her male
partner, often with apparent sexual aggression. The Rumba spotlights the
lady's rhythmic body movements and hip actions resulting in intense - almost
steamy - scenes of passion.
Rumba Action The distinctive hip movement, called Cuban Motion, is a very
important element of the Rumba. These hip movements and characteristic
sways of the Rumba are generated by the bending and straightening of the
knees. The intensity of the Rumba is increased by sharp eye contact that is
maintained between the man and the woman. The stillness of the upper body,
LATIN AMERICAN DANCES
Samba
The samba is considered the dance of celebration and joy at Carnival celebrations in
Brazil. Lively and rhythmical, there are many types of samba dances, just like there are
many types of samba music. Ballroom samba, one of the popular Latin dances in
ballroom competitions, is made up of many different South American dances mixed into
one. In Brazil, a samba dancer is known as a sambista.
Samba Characteristics
Before samba became a ballroom dance style, there were many styles of partner dances
as well as solo samba dances. As with the solo samba, partnered ballroom samba has a
quick beat that requires fast footwork. Over the years, the samba has incorporated
elaborate tricks, turns, and acrobatic feats into its basic set of figures. The main
characteristics of the samba are rapid steps taken on quarter beats and a rocking, sexy
swaying motion of the dancers.
Samba Action
The major action of samba, known as the "samba bounce action," gives the dance its
unique look and feel. The samba bounce action is a gentle, rhythmic action felt through
the knees and ankles. Samba dancers must strive to make this action appear effortless
and carefree. It should never be exaggerated. The bounce action is quite difficult to
master and is the foundation of the overall character of the samba.
LATIN AMERICAN DANCES
Jive
Jive is a ballroom dance style that originated in the United States with African-Americans. It is
a lively form of swing dance and a variation of the jitterbug.
Characteristics of Jive Dancing
Jive and East Coast swing share many figures, as well as the same music style and tempo.
The basic look and feel of jive are that it is performed with lots and lots of energy, with the
legs portraying a pumping action. Both the East Coast swing and basic jive consist of two
triple steps and a rock step. The jive differs in that the count begins with the rock step, which
is counted "1, 2." The two triple steps are counted "3 and 4" and "5 and 6." In competition, it
is danced at 176 beats per minute
Distinctive Jive Dance Steps
The basic jive step (jive basic) is a 6-beat pattern:
➢ The man and woman face each other with arms in the closed position and the man leads.
➢ Rock step (counts 1 and 2): Step one foot behind the other and lift the front foot up. The
man steps back with his left foot while the woman steps backward with her right foot.
➢ Chasse to the left (counts 3 and 4) The man goes left, the woman goes right.
➢ Chasse to the right (counts 5 and 6) The man goes right, the woman goes left.
 LATIN AMERICAN DANCES
Paso doble
The Paso Doble is one of the liveliest ballroom dances, originating in southern France. It is
modeled after the sound, drama, and movement of the Spanish bullfight.
Paso Doble Characteristics
At its core, the Paso Doble is a dramatic Spanish dance. Traditionally, the man is
characterized as the matador (bullfighter) and the lady as his cape in the drama of a Spanish
bullfight. The dancers may choose to enact the role of the torero, Picador, banderillero, bull,
or Spanish dancer. They can also change roles throughout the dance. Based on Flamenco
dancing, the Paso Doble is both arrogant and passionate in its portrayal.
Distinctive Paso Doble Steps The dance consists of several dramatic poses that are
coordinated with highlights in the music. The body is held upright with the feet always
directly underneath it, and strong in posture and position. The following dance movements
are distinctive to the Paso Doble:
➢ Sur Place (on the spot)
➢ Separation ➢ Attack ➢ Huit ➢ Open Promenade to Open Counter Promenade ➢ Spanish
Line ➢ Promenade Close ➢ Flamenco Taps
 MODERN STANDARD DANCES
➢ Slow Waltz
The waltz is one of the smoothest of ballroom dances. It is a progressive dance marked by
long, flowing movements, continuous turns, and rise and fall. The dance is so graceful and
elegant that waltz dancers appear to glide around the floor with almost no effort.
Waltz Characteristics
The Waltz is a smooth dance that travels around the line of dance. Characterized by its
"rise and fall" action, the Waltz includes a step, slide, and step in 3/4 time. Dancers should
move their shoulders smoothly, parallel with the floor instead of up and down, and they
must strive to lengthen each step. On the first beat of the music, a step is taken forward
on the heel, then onto the ball of the foot with a gradual rise to the toes, continuing on to
the second and third beats of the music. At the end of the third beat, the heel is lowered to
the floor to the starting position.
Waltz Distinctive Steps
The basic movement of the Waltz is a three-step sequence consisting of a step forward or
backward, a step to the side, and a step closing the feet together. The timing of the steps
is known as "Quick, Quick, Quick" or "1,2,3." The following steps are distinctive to the
Waltz: ➢ Hover Corte ➢ Whisk ➢ Natural Spin Turn ➢ Hover Telemark ➢ Open Telemark
Group ➢ Hairpin ➢ Oversway ➢ Swing
MODERN STANDARD DANCES
➢ Tango
The tango is one of the most fascinating of all ballroom dances. This sensual dance
originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the late 19th century. The style used in
competitions today is different than Argentinian styles of tango.
Tango History and Popularity
Early tango styles greatly influenced the ways in which we dance today, and tango
music has become one of the greatest of all music genres throughout the world.
Spanish settlers were the first to introduce the tango to the New World. Ballroom tango
originated in working-class Buenos Aires and the dance spread quickly through Europe
during the 1900's, then moved on to the United States. In 1910, tango began gaining
popularity in New York. Tango has become very popular in recent years, as evidenced
by the various movies developed around the dance. Several films showcase the tango,
such as Scent of a Woman, Take the Lead, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, True Lies, Shall We Dance,
and Frida.
Tango Styles and Techniques Tango is danced to a repetitive style of music, with the
count of the music being either 16 or 32 beats. While dancing the tango, the woman is
typically held in the crook of the man’s arm. She holds her head back and rests her
right hand on the man's lower hip, and the man must allow the woman to rest in this
position while leading her around the floor in a curving pattern. Tango dancers must
MODERN STANDARD DANCES
➢ Viennese Waltz
The Viennese waltz is a quick rotating ballroom dance with a subtle
rise and fall. It is considered by most to be one of the most difficult
dances to learn. The simple and elegant rotational movement
characterizes the Viennese waltz. It's up to four times faster than the
regular, or slow, waltz, and the steps are slightly different.

The romantic Waltz is one of the most popular ballroom dances of all
time. Considered by some as the "mother of present day dances" and the
"backbone dance" of the ballroom dancing arena, the Waltz is the basis
for many dances. A truly romantic dance, the Waltz is comprised of soft,
round, flowing movements.
MODERN STANDARD DANCES
➢ Foxtrot
The Foxtrot is a ballroom dance that is lots of fun and simple to learn. The Foxtrot is a
smooth dance in which dancers make long, flowing movements across the floor.
Foxtrot Characteristics
A beautiful, romantic dance, the foxtrot is composed of fairly simple walking steps and
side steps. The dance combines slow steps, which use two beats of music, and quick
steps, which use one beat of the music. The footwork timing is usually "slow, quick,
quick" or "slow, slow, quick, quick." The foxtrot must be danced very smoothly, with no
jerking of the body.
Distinctive Foxtrot Steps
Distinctive to the foxtrot, dancers take long steps during the slower counts, and short
steps during the faster counts. In order to maintain the "trot" of this dance, dancers
should shorten their steps as the tempo of the music increases. Some of the steps
create attractive zig-zag patterns on the dance floor. A couple of steps distinctive to
the foxtrot are the Weave and the Feather Step: Weave: Consists of six quick steps in a
row, all on the toes. Quick steps are usually performed on the toes, with slow steps
taken on the heels. Feather Step: The man steps outside of the woman. This step
earned its name because of the action of the step: it resembles the "feathering the
MODERN STANDARD DANCES
➢ Quickstep
The quickstep is a quick version (naturally) of the foxtrot. It is a ballroom dance composed
of extremely quick stepping, syncopated feet rhythms, and runs. The quickstep is exciting
to watch but among the most difficult of all the ballroom dances to master.
Characteristics of the Quickstep
Dance Elegant, smooth and glamorous, Quickstep dancers are energetic while appearing
extremely light on their feet. It may appear that the feet of the dancers barely touch the
ground if they are doing it correctly. Much like the Foxtrot, dancers should strive for
elegance. Upper body posture must be straight and strong throughout each movement to
give the movement that light, airy appearance. It's also a joyful dance, making it
enjoyable to practice and view.
Distinctive Quickstep
Steps Distinctive to the Quickstep is an up-and-down, rise-and-fall swinging motion
performed at a fast pace. Distinctive Quickstep steps include the following:
➢ Rise and Fall ➢ Lock Step ➢ Natural Hairpin ➢ Running Finish ➢ Outside Change ➢
Chasse' ➢ Hover Corte' ➢ V-6 Combination
Dance Positions Open or
Conversation
Position – partners
Ballroom or Social stand side by side,
Dance Position – both facing the same
partners stand face to direction. Girl R of
face, shoulders and hips partner. Boy’s R is
parallel. Boys R hand is around Girl’s waist in
placed around Girl’s waist. back. Girl’s L hand
Girl’s L hand rests lightly rest lightly on Boy’s
against his R shoulders. R shoulder. Outside
Boy’s L hand is raised to hands may be joined
the side holding the Girl’s with arms extended
R hand. The fingers of her forward or the
R hand rest lightly in the outside hands maybe
palm of the Boy’s L. on hips or side.
Dance Positions Promenade Position –
partners stand side by side,
both facing on the same
direction. Girl at R of
Shoulder – Waist partner. The hand crossed in
Position – partners face front, R hands joined over L.
each other. Boy’s places
hands on Girl’s waist. Girl’s
hands are on the Boy’s Schottische Position –
shoulders. partners stand side by side,
Girl to R of Boy both facing
Cross – Hold Position – the same direction. Boy’s R
partners stand face to arm around Girl’s waist, her
face, R hand joined over L L arm shoulder behind his R
hands, extended about shoulder, her L hand resting
waist level. lightly on that shoulder, free
hands on waist.
Dance Positions One Hand Swing – with
the elbow bent and down ,
join the designated hands at
Varsovienne Position –
partners stand side by side, shoulder height. In
girls stands to the R and balancing “pull against pull”
slightly in front of Boy. Boy while swinging, apply
reaches R arm over the girl’s pressure against the thumbs
R shoulder and takes her R and heels of hands, pulling
hand in his, his L holds her L a away at shoulders.
little above his L shoulder.
Swing is a rhythmic rotation
Two – Hand Swing – Boy
of a couple performed with a
walking step or shift steps. present hands at shoulder
Elbow Swing – hook height with palms up,
designated elbows firmly of elbows close to sides and
the hand carried at the height should support while
of the locked elbows. While balancing “pull against pull”
swinging, pull away from leaning away at shoulders.
partner at shoulders. .
Dance Positions Star Post –
Partners are in opposite
directions, their right hands
Waist Swing – In a modified
closed ballroom dance holding each other, lady
positions with R foot and hips facing away from audience ;
adjacent the support weight of while gentleman faces the
the body on the R foot swing, audience.
balance “pull against pull”,
leaning away from partners at Challenge position-
shoulder. Partners face each other
Hungarian or Russian
about a step apart without
Swing – dancers stand facing
in opposite direction with R(L) touching. Cuddle or Skating
hips adjacent, each R(L) arm Position – Woman is at
around each others waist in man’s left or right side, both
front, on partners hip, L(R) facing the same direction;
arm curved over head, both one arm of man is across
lean slightly away from each woman’s back.
other when turning.
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